SDO9863 - Dorchester Castle. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 107

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Type Article in serial
Title Dorchester Castle. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 107
Author/Originator
Date/Year 1986

Abstract/Summary

Jo Draper observed the excavation of footings for a replacement retaining wall around Dorchester Prison's car park on North Square, Dorchester during the late summer and early autumn of 1985. The castle ditch was observed and the remnants of a stone wall that was probably the remnants of houses shown on Hutchins' map of 1772. further south the trench cut through the brick barrel vault of a cellar.

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Description

Note in 'Dorset Archaeology in 1985', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 107, p. 173.

Location

Dorset Local Studies Library Journals

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Referenced Events (1)

  • Dorchester Prison Car Park; observations and recording 1985

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